This Ghorepani Poon Hill Hike is a short version of the Annapurna Panorama Trek. Despite the short duration, the trek encapsulates the core essence of the Poon Hill Hike.
This is one of the busiest trekking trails of Nepal which more than 120,000 people visit every year. Located in the Annapurna Region, the site unfolds the awe-inspiring view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Nature lovers of any age group can experience this hike as the package will lead you to an altitude of 3,210m-10531ft. Gurung and Magar’s culture and traditions are other important features of this hike.
Normally, Ghorepani Poon Hill Hike begins from Nayapul 1,070m-3510ft but this short hike will begin fromUlleri where we reach by vehicle and not on foot. The major attractions of this hike are Dhaulagiri (8,167m-26794ft), Annapurna I (8091m-26545ft), Manaslu (8157m-26761ft), and Machhapuchhre (6993m-22942ft).
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and lead transfer you to the hotel in Thamel. It (Thamel) is a key touristic spot in Kathmandu.
You will be introduced to a certified trek guide who will lead you to the beauty of the Annapurna region the next day.
In the evening, you can roam around Thamel and enjoy sightseeing on your own.
We will be heading toward the city of lakes—Pokhara—today by bus. It is roughly a drive of six hours. Trishuli and Marshyangdi river are major attractions of this ride followed by towering mountains while entering Pokhara.
Pokhara is one of the most liked touristic cities of Nepal. Machhapuchhre(6,993m-22942ft) (Fishtail) mountain and Fewa lakes are the main attractions of this naturally blessed city. You can enjoy the city on your own. Boating and evening walks on the lakeside are must-do things here.
We reach Pokhara early in the morning. From this City of Lakes—Pokhara—we drive to Nayapul. It is a ride of nearly one and a half hours.
Normally, the Ghorepani Poon Hill Hike beings from here but due to your time constraint, we will be driving to Ulleri from Nayapul and trek to Ghorepani.
Ulleri is the place from where you get the first glimpse of spectacular snow-capped peaks. Our key attractions today are Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna II, and Fishtail.
It is a bit busy day but rewarding as well. Early in the morning, we will hike to Poon-Hill. It is one of the best vantage points in the world. The panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri with the rise of the sun will drive you speechless. It is just MAJESTIC!
Major attractions witnessed from this vantage point are: Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847 m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m.), Annapurna South (7219 m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993 m.), Annapurna IV (7525 m.), Annapurna II (7937 m.) and Lamjung Himal (6931m.)
Now we retrace the course to Ghorepani where we will have our lunch and proceed toward Ulleri. Here we will catch a vehicle to Nayapul. From Nayapul, we proceed toward Pokhara.
Early in the morning, we catch the tourist bus to Kathmandu. You will enter Kathmandu Valley by 3 pm.
In the evening, we will offer you a farewell dinner.
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